The Grand Parc of Puy du Fou prolongs its journey through time with the most incredible show ever put on “Richelieu’s Musketeer”.

In a giant 17th century theatre (6000 m² of total area, 2800m² of stage space, 3000 seats…), get ready to relive the fabulous adventures of Richelieu’s Musketeer. A fantastic swashbuckling show that will make your heart beat to the rhythm of the dashing swordplay, the flamenco ballets, the galloping horses and the original special effects.

35 min of breathtaking action scenes combining a poetic story-line and the most modern show-business technologies!

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It is described as an ecological and historical theme park, but in truth, being the only event of it’s kind, it really needs to be seen to be appreciated.

It is actually in two parts. During the day, ‘Le Grande Parcours’ is the main park, set in 100 acres of French countryside. Visitors are free to roam amongst the rose gardens and arboretum, the 18th century village, the mediaeval city and first century fort.. But there is also a timetable of ‘shows’, which take place several times a day.

The Gallo-Roman amphitheatre, seating 6000 visitors,presents chariot races, gladiator fights and animal displays depicting the roman presence in the Vendee, 2000 years ago.

The Bataille du Donjon depicts a battle to protect an early Middle Ages Keep. Horsemen and women show their skills in dressage and jousting, and giant mediaeval weapons spew huge flames accross the battlefield

The Falconry display claims to be the best in europe, and it certainly should not be missed. The birds descend from the sky to music, and begin with small Perigrins right up to....well I think you should see that for yourself!

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In the evening, on summer weekends only, the Cinescenie is open.
Each evening, 14,000 people travel to see the show from all over France and europe. The cast of 850 – mostly volunteers- perform on an openair stage, a spectacular ‘son et lumiere’. It depicts the history of the area from the middle ages to the second world war. But don’t think you’ll be bored with the history – there’s no chance of that. In fact, along with the rest of the crowd, you won’t know what you might see next